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V175 FDL

1999 Suzuki VL125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

27,997 mi
Last recorded27,997 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Suzuki VL12515,175 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV175 FDL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL125
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 27,997 miles

ALL INDICATORS FLASHING AT 100 PER MIN.

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2017 27,993 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

ALL INDICATORS FLASHING AT 100 PER SEC.

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2015 25,734 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 31 Aug 2015 2,572 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 22,580 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 22,183 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 22,183 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Fail 5 Jun 2014

Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 19,714 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2012
Fail 12 Jun 2012 18,545 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 16,372 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 15,920 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 15,371 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 12,882 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 May 2007 8,045 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 7,892 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 7,639 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki VL125?

Based on 18,629 MOT tests across 1,764 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
767
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
1,764
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Drive chain excessively loose 350
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 333
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 310
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 288
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 261
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V175 FDL is a 1999 Suzuki VL125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki VL125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 15,175 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki VL125 fails its MOT is drive chain excessively loose, accounting for 350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V175 FDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki VL125 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Suzuki VL125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V175 FDL registered?

V175 FDL is a 1999 Suzuki VL125, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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